Plus, getting here early is a good idea because you’ll avoid lineups if you’re checking your coat or ordering drinks from the bar (A tip: you can pre-order for intermission as well, meaning you’ll be doing less waiting and more mingling between the acts).

The Four Seasons Centre is also a compelling architectural landmark that you can take time to explore. We are lucky to have some remarkable artwork on display this season: for starters, check out the Michael Snow sculptures at the top of the Grand Staircase, and the Alexander Calder mobile on the ceiling of the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre.

If you’re a COC subscriber, remember to bring your discount card – you’re eligible for savings at many of the businesses in our neighbourhood!

Is there an ATM at the opera house?

There is no ATM at the Four Seasons Centre but our bar is equipped for some debit transactions.

The nearest ATM is located inside the lobby of the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel at 123 Queen Street West (Queen and York Streets).

Do you provide wheelchair seating?

There are wheelchair accessible designated locations throughout all levels (except Ring 5) in most price levels. Every washroom is wheelchair accessible. For more information please call COC Ticket Services at 416-363-8231.

I have an accessibility issue. Can you accommodate me?

We do our absolute best to ensure that all patrons can attend the opera in a way that is comfortable and enjoyable. For more on accessibility at the Four Seasons Centre please consult our Accessibility Policies or call COC Ticket Services at 416-363-8231.

What if I have lost an item?
While the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts and the COC cannot take responsibility for any lost or stolen items, if you think you have misplaced your belongings you can contact lostandfound@coc.ca after the performance and we will do our best to assist you.

If you’d like to get a picture inside the auditorium, do so before the performance begins.

Photography is not permitted once the opera starts. The design and direction of the production is under intellectual property, so photographers must have the permission of the COC to take pictures. Be sure to take a look at our Facebook page for official photos of our productions!

What if I don’t understand the language the opera is sung in?

Not to worry. The COC employs SURTITLES™ on all its mainstage performances.

SURTITLES™ projections are a capsulated English translation of an opera’s libretto (text) that are projected onto a screen above the stage during the performance. The process was developed by the COC, and the first production in the world to be presented with SURTITLES™ was our January 1983 staging of Elektra.

Since they were pioneered by the COC, SURTITLES™ or other similar titling systems have been used by virtually every opera company in the world.

If I leave the hall during the performance, can I get back in?

Unfortunately, re-admittance during the performance cannot be accommodated. We encourage you to stay in your seat until intermission.

Is there anything else I should know?

Like all performing arts venues, we ask that our patrons turn off cell phones and other electronic devices that may make noise during the performance.

Because our house is engineered for optimal acoustics, any sound, including speaking, carries very well and can be distracting for both the audience and performers.